Table 1. Comparison of the patients in the normal and abnormal diastolic function groups.
| Parameter | Normal diastolic function group (n = 14) | Abnormal diastolic function group (n = 20) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 55 ± 6 | 58 ± 6 | 0.071 |
| Male gender, n (%) | 4 (29) | 7 (35) | 0.702 |
| Black color, n (%) | 2 (14) | 7 (35) | 0.166 |
| Tobacco use, n (%) | 1 (7) | 2 (10) | 0.775 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 31.8 ± 4.8 | 28.6 ± 4.4 | 0.053 |
| SBP, mmHg | 135 ± 14 | 140 ± 16 | 0.360 |
| DBP, mmHg) | 79 ± 10 | 82 ± 11 | 0.376 |
| 24hSBP, mmHg) | 124 ± 11 | 132 ± 17 | 0.653 |
| 24hDBP, mmHg) | 73 ± 12 | 79 ± 12 | 0.323 |
| CRP, mg/dL | 0.34 ± 0.30 | 0.47 ± 0.38 | 0.361 |
| Chol, mg/dL | 184 ± 30 | 186 ± 43 | 0.919 |
| LDL, mg/dL | 108 ± 28 | 108 ± 39 | 0.470 |
| HDL, mg/dL | 55 ± 11 | 47 ± 8 | 0.918 |
| Gluc, mg/dL | 132 ± 37 | 129 ± 33 | 0.797 |
| HbA1c, % | 7.2 ± 1.3 | 6.9 ± 1.2 | 0.603 |
Data are expressed as mean ± standard deviation or in proportions, when indicated. BMI: body mass index, SBP: Systolic blood pressure, DBP: Diastolic blood pressure, 24hSBP: Mean 24 hours systolic blood pressure, 24hDBP: Mean 24 hours diastolic blood pressure, CRP: C-reactive protein, Chol: serum cholesterol, LDL: Low density lipoprotein cholesterol, HDL: High density lipoprotein cholesterol, Gluc: Serum glucose, HbA1c: Glycated hemoglobin.